The Palace Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Southend Pier

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Front of property
Property amenity
Family Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Meeting facility

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, England, SS1 2AL
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Southend Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Southend Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Southend-on-Sea

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Southend-on-Sea hotel, you'll find Southend Pier and Adventure Island. Southend Cliff Gardens and Three Shells Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Adventure Island - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Southend Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Southend Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Three Shells Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sealife Adventure - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Southend Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Coffee Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Craftwerk Beers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Last Post (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chinnery's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Palace Hotel

3-star beach hotel near Southend Pier
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 3767 square feet (350 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a terrace, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Palace Hotel.

This 3-star Southend-on-Sea hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 137 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3767 sq ft of conference space
  • 350 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Palace Hotel offers 137 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 50-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 25 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

Property Registration Number 06530365

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Park Inn Palace
Park Inn Palace Southend-on-Sea
Park Inn Radisson Palace
Park Inn Radisson Palace Hotel
Park Inn Radisson Palace Hotel Southend-on-Sea
Park Inn Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea
Park Inn Southend-on-Sea
Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea
Radisson Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea Radisson
Park Inn By Radisson Palace Southend-On-Sea Essex
Park Inn Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea Hotel
Park Inn By Radisson Palace Southend-On-Sea Essex
Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend on Sea
Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea Southend-on-Sea

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Palace Hotel to the airport?

The Palace Hotel is 3 mi (15-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palace Hotel?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palace Hotel on Jun 17, 2026 start from $93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Palace Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Palace Hotel.

How close is The Palace Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Three Shells Beach and 8-minute walk from Southend Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Palace Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Palace Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Palace Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rendezvous Southend Casino (9-min walk) and Genting Casino (14-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Palace Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Palace Hotel have a pool?

The Palace Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Palace Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Palace Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Palace Hotel to downtown Southend-on-Sea?

The Palace Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Southend-on-Sea.

The Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 128 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 1002 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness
Great basic stay, everything was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sea view nice clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teneica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Elaine Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
so welcoming and let us check in early
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

vidyut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay . Sea front hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff were friendly, bed was comfortable, two heaters provided so nice and warm, lots of towels. Could've done with a few more pillows for the bed and I couldn't find the TV remote.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff Stained carpets and curtains in the bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was old and needed updating. Hotel staff were nice. Food was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Amenities
I love Monbijou, Berlin is my 2nd home… this hotel is superb, close to where I meet people in Hackescher Markt.. for tourists it’s a must, close to Spree & all sites ❤️🇩🇪
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were amazing room was a good size only issue we had were the carpets they really need new ones
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
An amazing hotel, would unreservedly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A bit shabby, with an amazing sea view, large rooms and a decent breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and location are good. The beds and pillows were quite uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

family night away

our room was beautiful and big. beds comfy and air conditioning perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bozena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All round great place and staff,just parking isn't great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic hotel but reasonable value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay with lovely staff - thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel I would recommend this hotel to anybody
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, friendly staff and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Wolfram

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very dirty and dated hotel, mold in the rooms, breakfast not good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Danny

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very nice and helpful. The room carpets and furniture are very old and stained. I would not stay in this hotel again unless it was renovated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025